La Verne, CA Demographics

A map of La Verne's Population by Race

La Verne, California has an estimated population of 30,600, a slight decrease from the 31,334 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.3% White, 36.3% Hispanic, 10.8% Asian, 5.4% Multiracial, 3.1% Black, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Verne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

La Verne has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In La Verne, that probability was 64.8% in 2020 and 66.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

La Verne is ranked the 267th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). La Verne was ranked the 264th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

La Verne's White Population

13,255 residents of La Verne, or 43.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Verne is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. La Verne ranks 996th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Verne's White population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. White residents' share of La Verne's population has decreased from 45.9% to 43.3%.

La Verne is more White than neighboring San Dimas (33.7% White), Pomona (9.4% White), Glendora (40.1% White), and Montclair (9.7% White). La Verne is less White than neighboring Claremont (44% White).

La Verne's Black Population

947 residents of La Verne, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Verne is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. La Verne ranks 329th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Verne's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Black residents' share of La Verne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

La Verne is more Black than neighboring Glendora (2.8% Black). La Verne is less Black than neighboring San Dimas (3.4% Black), Claremont (6.9% Black), Pomona (5.3% Black), and Montclair (5.9% Black).

La Verne's Asian Population

3,290 residents of La Verne, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Verne is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. La Verne ranks 285th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Verne's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. Asian residents' share of La Verne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.8%.

La Verne is more Asian than neighboring Pomona (10.6% Asian), and Montclair (10.1% Asian). La Verne is less Asian than neighboring San Dimas (16.3% Asian), Claremont (14.4% Asian), and Glendora (11.9% Asian).

La Verne's Hispanic Population

11,112 residents of La Verne, or 36.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Verne is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. La Verne ranks 550th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Verne's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of La Verne's population has increased from 35.7% to 36.3%.

La Verne is more Hispanic than neighboring Claremont (28.8% Hispanic). La Verne is less Hispanic than neighboring San Dimas (40.9% Hispanic), Pomona (71.8% Hispanic), Glendora (39.7% Hispanic), and Montclair (72.5% Hispanic).

La Verne's Native American/Other Population

333 residents of La Verne, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Verne is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. La Verne ranks 1031st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Verne's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Verne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

La Verne is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Dimas (0.7% Native American/Other), Claremont (1% Native American/Other), Pomona (1% Native American/Other), Glendora (0.8% Native American/Other), and Montclair (0.5% Native American/Other).

La Verne's Multiracial Population

1,663 residents of La Verne, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Verne is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. La Verne ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Verne's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 40.9%. Multiracial residents' share of La Verne's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.4%.

La Verne is more Multiracial than neighboring San Dimas (4.9% Multiracial), Claremont (5% Multiracial), Pomona (2% Multiracial), Glendora (4.6% Multiracial), and Montclair (1.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.